"I remember when we were kids spending a couple of weeks each summer with my Bailey cousins and our Grandmother. One 4th of July Pete had an abundance of firecrackers, cherry bombs, and M80s and we had a great time celebrating. I am happy that Pete lived as long as he did in spite of it all. I know he is in a better place smiling at all of us."
In loving memory of
Peter "Rooter" Bailey
August 1, 1948 - March 3, 2014
Peter Craig Bailey "Rooter", of Antigo, died Monday, March 3, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was 65 years old. He was born on August 1, 1948 in Antigo, a son of LaVerne (Lawrence) Bailey of Antigo and the late Herbert Bailey.
He was a graduate of Antigo High School.
Mr. Bailey married Linda Stone in 1967 they had three children. The couple later divorced.
He loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed rock and roll music, fast cars and classic cars. He also enjoyed the outdoors and cruising the Springbrook Trail on his scooter.
In addition to his mother, survivors include a daughter, Raquel Bailey of Antigo; two sons, Craig (Stacie Tyler) Bailey of Eland, and Bryan (Jacqueline) Bailey of Wausau; three grandsons, Logan, Landon and Lawson; two sisters, Denise Bailey of Antigo and Lori (Fred) Joyce of Lena; two sisters-in-law, Jenny Bailey of Antigo and Sandy Dugan of New Berlin; a special friend, Crystal Sorano of Deerbrook and family friend, Barbara Rebstock.
In addition to his father he was preceded in death by two brothers, Timothy and Michael "Mick".
A funeral service will be held on Friday at 7 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday from 4 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at the Bent Cemetery in Bryant.
Tributes
"Despite growing up a couple of blocks away I didn't have the pleasure of getting to know Pete until the early 70's. He was a genuinely nice guy I will miss him. My thoughts and condolences go to his family. "
"#1 Rascal,will surly miss you"
"My condolences to Pete's family. I knew him when we were just kids, 15 years old, hanging out with Larry Stone and Jeanne. "
"Craig, Raquel, Bryan and families; You have my deepest symathies with the loss of your father. He was a great man that will be remembered forever. My first encounter with him was at Rascal's, him and Johnny Moller!! Now their mixing drinks together again above."
"I am so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. I have many fond memories of Pete when we both lived on Virginia Street. He had the cutest smile. My sympathy to the Bailey family."
"Rascals and all our many wonderful road trips, my we never cross the center line ! :)"
"Rascals,.... rest easy Pete. I will miss you."
"New Key Club , '70s! His eyes, his smile, his laugh!"